Sub-regional workshop on the transposition and effective implementation of conventions relating to preparedness, response, liability and compensation in the event of oil spillage

  • Date(s)
    18-22 Mar 2019
  • Location
    Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan)
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Information

Countries invitedBenin, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Senegal
ActivitySub-regional workshop
TopicLegal and institutional aspects
Number of Participants30
HostMinistry of environment

Objectives

The workshop will provide delegates with:

  • essential knowledge on the provisions and obligations associated with the ratification of the various IMO conventions related to pollution preparedness and response, and liability and compensation;
  • thorough understanding of the technical context through which these conventions operate, in addition to knowledge on good practice on the effective implementation of the respective conventions;
  • an understanding of the process of transposition into domestic law of the respective Conventions and the relevant issues to be addressed; and
  • networking opportunities between delegates from the region to enhance regional cooperation.
Sub-regional workshop on the transposition and effective implementation of conventions relating to preparedness, response, liability and compensation in the event of oil spillage